Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.001–92.355 § 92.352
REJECTION OF APPLICANT.
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Sec. 92.352. REJECTION OF APPLICANT. (a) The applicant is deemed rejected by the landlord if the landlord does not give notice of acceptance of the applicant on or before the seventh day after the:(1) date the applicant submits a completed rental application to the landlord on an application form furnished by the landlord; or(2) date the landlord accepts an application deposit if the landlord does not furnish the applicant an application form.(b) A landlord's rejection of one co-applicant shall be deemed as a rejection of all co-applicants. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 744, Sec. 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1996. Renumbered from Property Code Sec. 92.332 by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 31.01(71), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Under Texas Property Code § 92.352, a landlord is considered to have rejected a rental applicant if the landlord fails to provide written notice of acceptance within seven days of receiving a completed application form or, when no form is provided, within seven days of accepting an application deposit. The seven-day clock starts from whichever of those two triggering events applies. Additionally, if a landlord rejects one person in a group of co-applicants, that rejection automatically extends to all co-applicants in the group.
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Texas Property Code § 92.352 establishes a clear seven-day window within which landlords must communicate acceptance to applicants; operators who do not respond within that period are treated by law as having rejected the applicant. Compliant property managers typically have a documented process for promptly reviewing completed applications and issuing written acceptance notices well within that timeframe. When evaluating a group of co-applicants, landlords should be aware that a decision to reject any one member of the group is treated as a rejection of the entire group under § 92.352(b).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Texas Property Code § 92.352 gives applicants a concrete benchmark: if a landlord has not notified you of acceptance within seven days of submitting a completed application—or within seven days of paying an application deposit when no form was provided—the law treats you as having been rejected. This deemed-rejection status can be relevant if you are seeking the return of an application deposit or pursuing other remedies related to the application process. Tenants who believe their rights under § 92.352 have been affected may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Texas property law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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